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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

breakdown ['breɪkdaun]
  1. 1. noun [c] [Auto] 故障
  2. 2. noun [of system] [ talks] 中断
  3. 3. noun [of marriage] 破裂
  4. 4. noun [医] (also: nervous breakdown) 精神崩溃
  5. 5. noun [of costs] [ figures] 分类细目
    to have a breakdown
    精神崩溃

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

breakdown
  1. 1. [Finance] 明细表
breakdown [ˈbreɪkdaʊn]
  1. 1. n.[c] 垮台破裂瓦解
    Any breakdown in the food distribution system could mean the majority of the population will suffer shortages of basic food supplies.
    食品分发系统的崩溃可能意味着大多数人口将会遭受基本食物短缺的痛苦
    His warning came after the breakdown of talks in London.
    他在伦敦谈判失败之后发出警告
  2. 2. n.[c] 衰退衰弱,垮下
    Almost facing total bankruptcy, Stead had a complete nervous breakdown
    几乎面临完全破产,斯蒂特的精神彻底崩溃了。
  3. 3. n.[c] 故障失灵停止运作
    My boat is always suffering from breakdowns.
    我的时不时出毛病
    There was a power breakdown.
    停电了。
  4. 4. n.[c] 分析分类分级
    We will then provide a free quote, with a breakdown of all costs.
    我们提供一份免费的价目单列出所有成本构成

Examples

breakdown of authority
权威的失灵
to have a nervous breakdown
精神崩溃
My car had a breakdown on the I5.
我的车在五号州际高速上坏了。
He lost his job after his breakdown.
他病倒后丢掉了这份工作。
This machine is designed to compensate automatically for a breakdown.
这个机器的设计能够自动修整机器故障。

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